Anthony Marcusa

As technological advancements meet visionary creativity, cinematic experiences aren’t just about following a story; they’re about being immersed in one. Science fiction films have…

We live in a world of global entertainment. Movies and television shows feature diverse casts and crew, and it’s never been easier to gain…

We can all use a little break during the day. It helps to step away from your computer, get out of your seat, and…

The so-called Golden Age of Television—the first, second, or third such epoch, depending on how invested in the history of TV you are—is dead….

From the weird to the historic, the political to the poignant, it has been a diverse and illuminating year at art galleries in London,…

Famous yet private, talented yet hesitant, Daniel Day-Lewis is a rare actor, a mythic Hollywood figure who seems to be living in a time…

There are any number of great blockbusters from the last two decades, marvels at the time, that simply do not visually hold up. We…

When it comes to television, there is no beginning or end — just a constant, steady stream of content on any number of devices, running…

At any given time, in any city, big or small, there is probably a film festival taking place. They certainly can’t all be on…

Over the last many months, Canadian politicians have been fiercely, passionately debating branding — or rather, lack thereof. Looking to follow in the footsteps…

One of the drawbacks of not having a Hillary Clinton Presidency—indeed, one of many—is that talented actress, comedienne, impersonator, and improvisational maven Kate McKinnon…

Getting your first big break in Hollywood is one thing; finding a role in film that earns accolades come awards seasons is another thing…

Challenging stereotypes, subverting cultural lore, and encouraging diversity, photographer and artist Uldus Bakhtiozina blends history and myth with the beautiful and the haunting. Uldus…

Enduring and enigmatic, prolific and popular, the So-Cal musician Beck is a mainstay in the music and entertainment industry, yet is constantly reinventing and…

With his signature writing style, eye for drama (and melodrama), and a continued championing of intellect and wit, award-winning writer Aaron Sorkin returns to the…

Well done, Toronto — two championships in three weeks isn’t too shabby. Some cities, in particular ones not too far away and just south of…

However much your interest in it may rise and fall, and regardless of the ratings coming in, Saturday Night Live is the standard bearer…

She has earned countless awards for her singing and songwriting talents. She has made numerous philanthropic and charitable efforts. She has performed for the…

For all the grand spectacle and movie magic that continues to test the limits of creativity and imagination, the best of what films have…

Due to the curious way in which the Olympic calendar works, and the fact that the world doesn’t too often send the Games to the southern hemisphere (save…

There was recently a rather large kerfuffle involving the NFL and certains acts of free speech, and I think that regardless of your (surely…

It began rather quietly as a DVD mail-order service; it arrived on the streaming scene with a bang. Consumers were intrigued and bewildered, and…

In an attempt to codify and condense its massive slate and offer a better experience for filmgoers, the Toronto International Film Festival, one of…

Late last year, the world lost an immeasurably talented and influential man when musician, poet, and all around beloved artist Leonard Cohen passed away. Cohen…

The power of successful filmmaking rests in its ability to tell you compelling stories, regardless of whether you may be unfamiliar with them. The…

It’s a fairly regular occurrence that networks and studios simply recycle and repurpose stories we’ve already seen on screen. In a world of sequels,…

In times of crisis, when there is only darkness, heroes will rise. When facts don’t matter, when shame is non-existent, and when the ignorant…

The latest superhero series on Netflix, Iron Fist, is the latest story under attack for whitewashing. Aloha was condemned a couple of years ago, and last year it was Gods…

Of the many pop culture phrases we throw around in careless abundance, ‘guilty pleasure’ might be among the most popular, especially when we have so much…

One of the most popular annual music festivals exists in a curious space: it’s both widely defined and ill defined. Massive, varied, and all consuming by those who attend, it…

The one thing most television viewers can agree on is that if you’re going to watch Game of Thrones, you need to make sure you…

One of the more admirable qualities of most well-adjusted human beings is the capability, or at least potential, to reflect fondly on the past, regardless of…

Over the last five years or so, our collective consumption of pop culture can be summed up in one word: binge. From the advent…

Powered by its undying love to celebrate itself and honour every film that makes Hollywood (and filmmaking) look wonderful, the Academy sometimes swings and…

Be it drama or comedy, or whatever exists in between, most television series have a crutch they can’t help but lean on: creating endless scenarios and…

Be it a former criminal who dons a suit that makes him an ant, a pure-hearted patriot given super strength and super handsomeness, or…

It’s an inevitable part of the calendar, whether we like it or not (almost certainly not), and regardless of how optimistic we are (it’s false…

The slow, reluctant death of cable is entering its final stages; the end is inevitable, and it will be the sports that finally cut…

What a great time it is to be an adult child! Not only have millennials and their ilk given legitimacy to careers such as…

Inexplicably, a beloved 80s movie was remade for modern audiences with the gender roles reversed, and neither did the world come to an end…

The seasons and months have changed, and the start of October presents a curious time on the calendar. It’s almost an unofficial New Year’s:…

A couple hundred films and 10 days later, the Toronto International Film Festival came to an exhaustive and exhausting ending. Only 340 more days until…

Last night’s debate was, amongst many other things, a sign that we are nearing the final stretch of what has been (regardless of which…

You don’t have to venture too far out into the world to encounter people who aren’t particularly self-aware. Whether that involves those with heads…

The massive, ever-moving mechanism that is the National Football League knows no limits as it continues its quest for world domination. America’s most popular…

It can be at once overwhelming and exhilarating, a mélange of anticipated movies, lavish parties, celebrity, beauty, and excess. It’s the start of September…

It’s one of the most exciting times of year if you’re a movie fan. It’s one of the most stressful times if you’re a…

Where there is more Bloodline, there is also Stranger Things. Another season of Orange Is The New Black comes with announcements of Bojack Horseman….

A celebration of athletics, competition, camaraderie, and in more than a few instances, costumes, the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Games have come and gone….

It was inevitable that after becoming a record-setting, critically and publically praised, Tony Award-winning revelation of a musical, Hamilton was eventually going to be adapted…

This summer, like every summer, movie theatres are crowded with sequels, remakes, revisions, re-imaginings, and all other euphemistically described films that are glorified recycled…

We are well past the time when online dating was seen as something rare, strange, especially dangerous, and exceedingly ostracizing. While the narrow-minded among…

Due to general laziness and a narrow scope of vision, major studio films tend to rely on the same cinematic tropes and genre conveniences…

It’s not that you can’t enjoy both The Big Bang Theory and Arrested Development, but it’s hard to believe that you could love them…

There exist a lot of moving parts that go into telling a story on film, and from the script to the screen, plenty can…

One of the biggest documentary festivals in the world is underway, and through no fault of its own, Hot Docs can be kind of…

I imagine at one point or another, most of us have been perusing Amazon or walking into some media store, noticed a sale for…

Location – it may not be everything, but it surely counts for something when it comes to film. Location is key, especially when the setting of a…

‘Timeless’ is often an adjective thrown around too often when it comes to praising films. There are indeed iconic movies that transcend the period…

Somewhere in the dark and ominous woods, under a bleary grey sky, lives the titular figure in Robert Egger’s terrifying new horror film The…

If you’re reading this, congratulations – you survived what is likely the most divisive day of the year. There are those holidays and celebrations that some…

In his new, exceedingly optimistic documentary Where to Invade Next, Michael Moore travels around Europe, adopting progressive and beneficial ideas to bring back to…

Self Improvement It’s the end of the first full week of January, that curious part of the calendar where lofty New Year’s resolutions come…

Depending on how much time you spend in coffee shops and retail stores, or with your family, the spirit of Christmas is eventually inescapable….

With the month of December come festivity and revelry, lights and music, reflection and optimism. But for some, it may be a little too…